This thing has travelled in the tongues of men.
Sands of the east are sweet on tongues
That before were stung for such sweetness.
But I heard of its horrors; how people were handled
Like currency in the new country;
How their names were taken in the trade of it.
I have seen this substance in two shades:
Its history, too. Tell me what it is called.
Author notes
This riddle is in the style and metre of the Old English riddles of the Exeter Book.
Points for the person who can find the solution!
Comments
-
I don't know what it is. That confused me. Its so amazingly well written and the fact that I can't figure out what it is is going to annoy me teel I figure it. *sits here reading it over and over still confused* no such luck.
-
Beautiful! I find myself wanting to read and re-read this poem, I feel as if there are countless meanings waiting for me within it. Your use of language is admirable; you give the reader just enough to give them the threadbare picture, and force them to sift through your words to find the remainder. I don't know if I make sense, but I loved this write.
. Rewarded 6
Adding your comment:
